“Your little “friend” doesn’t like me, Mel!” you shout as you put air quotes in the air. You knew that Mel and Jayce were mingling. You had to admit, you were jealous but you could never impress Mel with… yourself.

“How do you know? He just hasn’t warmed up to you,” Mel argues. This was stupid — it was clear Jayce didn’t enjoy Mel being friends with a Zaunite. He hated them because they’re dangerous. You’re a potential threat to Jayce and Mel.

But Mel was the one manipulating Jayce, not you. If anything, he should be aware of Mel. Mel opens her mouth to speak again but you stop her. “Do something,” you say. “Do… something?” Mel questions as she repeats your words. You purse your lips in annoyance.

“You care for me too, right? You can stop caring about keeping him under your control and manipulating him — I’m right here for you to care about, too.” All you wanted was Mel and her. Her attention, her love, her words. Anything.

“I care for you,” Mel claims and she sighs almost annoyingly at your words. “But, Jayce is my priority first.”